Honeywell F50A1025-1 Owner's manual

Brand: Honeywell

Model: F50A1025-1

Type: Owner's manual

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OWNER’S GUIDE

F50F and F300E Electronic

Air Cleaners

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CONTENTS

Operating Your Electronic Air Cleaner .............................. 3

Getting the Most from Your Electronic Air Cleaner ................................ 4

Maintaining Electronic Prefilter(s), Cell(s) and Postfilter(s) .............................. 6

How Electronic Air Cleaning Works ................................ 11

Before You Call for Service .............................. 14

Honeywell 10-Year UltraClean Coil Guarantee™ ................................... 15

Limited Five-year Warranty .............................. 16

Product Registration .............................. 17

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OPERATING YOUR ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER

Turn the On-Off switch on the power box to On.

NOTE:Set the switch to 1 for On and set the switch to O for Off.

The air cleaner now operates whenever your furnace/air

conditioning system fan operates. For maximum air cleaning

benefit and cleaner air conditioner coils, leave the air cleaner

switch turned on at all times and the thermostat fan switch set to

On. Of course, continuous fan operation adds to your electric bill

each month. Check your equipment for the amount of electricity

needed to run your System fan.

When the fan and air cleaner come on, the neon indicator lights.

You may hear a snapping (electrical arcing) sound occasionally

as the air cleaner operates. This is usually caused by a larger

dust particle that causes a high voltage discharge.The snapping

sound means that your air cleaner is working as it should.To hear

the snapping sound, momentarily press the test button near the

botton of the door. Use the test button any time you want to

prove air cleaner operation.

The switch remains in the On position to keep the air cleaner

running.

When the fan and air cleaner stops, the neon light goes off. The

air cleaner is off until the heating or air conditioning and fan start

again.

If you do not want the air cleaner to run, set the On-Off switch to

Off to turn off the air cleaner. Your furnace and air conditioner

continue to operate normally, but without the added benefit of air

cleaning. Normally, this switch should be turn to On at all times.

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GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR ELECTRONIC AIR

CLEANER

Run the electronic air cleaner as much as possible

For greatest efficiency, the air cleaner should run all the time. To do this, set the Fan

switch on your thermostat to On, and make sure the air cleaner is turned on. The fan

and air cleaner run even when the furnace or air conditioner is off.

NOTE: A manual fan switch may be built into the furnace or furnace fan controller.

The air cleaner uses less power than a 40 watt light bulb (two-cell model—33 watts;

single cell model—22 watts). Many believe that the added cost is more than offset by

the added benefits of full-time air cleaning and full-time air circulation. And you may

feel that the room temperature stays more even when the fan is always on.

Even if your thermostat does not have a Fan On position, you can obtain maximum

available air cleaning benefit by making sure the air cleaner is always turn to On so it

operates whenever the furnace or air conditioner is on.

Keep the cell(s) and prefilter(s) clean

Although the air cleaner is designed to be efficient over a wide range of cell dirt loading

conditions, regular cleaning is your best assurance of consistent performance. Also, a

very dirty prefilter and cell reduces air flow and, in turn, this reduces the efficiency of

the furnace or air conditioner. The cell wash reminder schedule or the optional W8600

Air Cleaner Indicator should be used to maintain a regular wash schedule.

Replace postfilter regularly

A high-efficiency postfilter is sometimes installed in the air cleaner. This filter increases

the efficiency of the air cleaner and should be changed every six months of usage.

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If you have a humidifier

All Honeywell whole house humidifiers can be used in a system with the Honeywell

Electronic Air Cleaner without any additional filters or system modification.

If your system includes an atomizing humidifier, you may want to install a standard

furnace filter between the humidifier and the air cleaner.This filter would keep the

humidifier spray mineral deposits from collecting on the air cleaner.This filter should be

checked regularly and changed when it shows signs of mineral or dirt buildup. If you do

not install a filter, you will probably need to wash the cell(s) and prefilter(s) more often

to remove the mineral buildup.

If an ultrasonic room humidifier is used often, especially if filled with tap (undistilled)

water, the cell(s) and prefilter(s) require more frequent washing. A white residue

accumulates on the cell(s) from the minerals in the water. This residue may also

contribute to "white dust.” See About lint or “white dust” section for more information.

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CLEANING PREFILTER(S), CELL(S) AND

POSTFILTER(S)

CAUTION

Sharp edges.

Can cause personal injury.

Carefully handle cell(s) or wear protective gloves to avoid cuts from sharp

metal edges.

Setting a regular cleaning schedule

To ensure optimum performance from the air cleaner, the prefilter(s) and cell(s) must

be cleaned regularly— twice a year with normal use or more frequently with heavy

use. Use the wash reminder schedule below to help establish and maintain a regular

cleaning schedule. Mount the wash reminder schedule in a convenient location.

NOTE: You may let the heating or air conditioning system operate normally while the

cell(s) are being washed. Simply turn off the air cleaner switch.

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Cleaning your Prefilter

1. The quickest and easiest way to clean your prefilter is to use the brush attach-

ment of your vacuum cleaner to vacuum the lint off the dirty side of the prefilter.

Greasy dirt may require soaking the prefilter in a tub or rinsing with the garden

hose. Do not wash the prefilter in the dishwasher or car wash

2. The prefilter should be cleaned every 6 months or more frequently with heavy

use. This will keep the prefilter clean of air choking lint that can make your sys-

tem work harder.

Vacuum the prefilter with a brush attachment, rinse it with a hose, or soak it in a tub.

Do not wash the prefilter(s) in the dishwasher or car wash.

Cleaning your Cells

1. A quick cleaning of the cells can be done by simply wiping down the ionizer

wires with a damp cloth. This will help boost the efficiency of the air cleaner

between full cleaning cycles. Ths quick clean can be done every time the prefil-

ters are cleaned.

2. A full cleaning of the cells will return the air cleaner to its peak efficiency. An easy

way to wash the cells is in a tub of hot, soapy water. Just soak the cells until the

water cools, agitate and rinse. For details on cleaning cells, see below for Wash-

ing the cell(s) in a tub or Washing the cell(s) in your automatic dishwasher.

3. Because the efficiency of the air cleaner remains high even as it loads up with

dirt, a full cleaning of the cells can be put off for yearly maintenance and a quick

cleaning can be done more often. Those wishing to renew to peak efficiency or

with heavier use may want to wash more frequently.

Replacing your Postfilter

1. The postfilter is an optional filter that boosts the efficiency of the air cleaner. Do

not wash the postfilter because that will neutralize the factory applied charge.

2. The postfilter should be replaced every six months to ensure peak performance.

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CAUTION

Burn Hazard.

Can cause personal injury.

Allow cell(s) to cool completely in dishwasher and at tend of wash cycle or

wear protective gloves.

Washing the cell(s) in your automatic dishwasher

Hot water can accumulate in the tubes supporting the collector plates.Tip the cell(s) so

these tubes can drain.

IMPORTANT

• Check your dishwasher Owner’s manual. Some manufacturers do not recom-

mend washing electronic cell(s) in their dishwashers.

• If the dishwasher has upper and lower arms, position the cell(s) carefully to

allow good water circulation.

• Be careful to avoid damaging the cell(s) when placing them in the dish-

washer. Broken ionizer wires or bent collector plates are not covered under

the Warranty.

• Very dirty cell(s), especially from tobacco or cooking smoke, can discolor the

plastic parts and the lining of some dishwashers.This discoloration is not

harmful. To minimize it, wash the cell(s) more frequently or try a different

brand of detergent.

• Do NOT allow the dishwasher to run through the dry cycle. This bakes on

any contaminants not removed during the wash cycle and reduces air cleaner

efficiency.

1. Put the cell(s) on the lower rack of the dishwasher with the airflow arrow pointing

up. It may be necessary to remove the upper rack. Do not block water flow to the

upper arm.

HINT: Lay a few large water glasses between the spikes on the lower rack, and rest

the cell(s) on them so the spikes do not damage the aluminum collector blades.

2. Using your regular dishwashing detergent, allow the dishwasher to run through

the complete wash and rinse cycle. Do not use the dry cycle. To avoid burns,

let the cell(s) cool completely before removing, or wear protective gloves when

removing the cell(s). Remember that water may be trapped inside the cell(s)

plates. Tip the cell(s) so these tubes can drain.

3. Wipe the ionizer wires and contact board on the end of the cell using your thumb

and forefinger with a small, damp cloth.

4. Inspect the dishwasher. You may want to rerun the wash and/or rinse cycle with

the dishwasher empty if you see dirt or residue from washing the cell(s). If dirt or

residue seems excessive, wash the cell(s) more often or try a different deter-

gent.

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CAUTION

Hazardous Chemical.

Can cause personal injury.

Do not splash detergent solution in eyes.

Washing the cell(s) in a tub

• Wear rubber gloves to avoid prolonged detergent contact with your skin.

• Keep detergent and solution out of reach

of children.

NOTE: Always wash the cell(s) first, then the prefilter(s), to keep heavy prefilter lint

from getting caught in the cell(s).

1. Use a large enough container, such as a laundry tub or trash container, to hold

one or both cell(s).

NOTE: Sharp corners on the cell(s) can scratch the surface of a bathtub.

2. Dissolve about three-fourth cup of automatic dishwasher detergent per cell in

enough hot water to cover the cell(s). If the detergent does not dissolve readily,

or forms a scum on the water, try another brand, or use softened water.

3. After the detergent has completely dissolved, place the cell(s) in the container

and allow to soak for 15 to 20 minutes or until water cools. Agitate them up and

down a few times and remove. Repeat steps 2 and 3, if necessary, for very dirty

cells.

4. Next, wash the prefilter(s) the same way. Empty and rinse the wash container.

5. Rinse the cell(s) with a hard spray of very hot water; rinse the tub clean, then fill

the tub with clean hot water and soak for 5 to 15 minutes. Rinse until the water

draining from the cell(s) and prefilter(s) no longer feels slippery.

6. Soak cell(s) in a final clear water rinse for ten minutes.

7. Wipe the ionizer wires and contact board on the end of the cell using your thumb

and forefinger with a small, damp cloth.

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Replacing electronic air cleaner components

1. Inspect the cell(s) for broken ionizer wires and bent collector plates. Repair, as

necessary, or call your contractor for service.

2. Slide the prefilter(s) into the upstream prefilter guides.

3. Slide the air cleaner cell(s) in so the air flow arrow points downstream and the

handle(s) face outward.

4. Firmly close the access door.

5. Turn on the air cleaner. If the cell(s) and prefilter(s) are wet, the neon light may

not come on and you may hear arcing. If the arcing is annoying, simply turn the

air cleaner off for two to three hours or until the cell(s) are dry.

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HOW ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANING WORKS

A word about particle size

The particles removed by the electronic air cleaner tend to be very small—less than

ten microns. But what is a ten-micron particle? The eye of an average size sewing

needle is about 750 microns across, and the dot in the i in the word micron is about

400 microns. Generally, particles smaller than ten microns can be seen only with a

microscope, except in very large concentrations, such as a puff of smoke. Your

electronic air cleaner can remove even smaller particles that can be seen only with an

electron microscope.

Although particles one micron and smaller make up only about 20 percent of the total

weight of particles in unfiltered air, they account for over 99 percent of the numbers of

particles.

Because they are so tiny, these particles tend to remain suspended in the air unless

they collide with a solid surface. Then they attach by molecular adhesion and stick like

glue, staining walls and furniture and coating your air conditioning coils. And of course,

some of these particles can cause allergic reactions or simply make the environment

less pleasant.

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How the electronic air cleaner works

First, large particles (lint, hair) are caught by the prefilter(s). Then, as the dirty air

passes through the intense high voltage electric field surrounding the ionizer wires, all

particles, even the smallest particles down to 0.3 micron are given an electric

charge.The air then passes into the collector where the alternate parallel plates are

charged positive and negative, creating a uniform electrostatic field. Since opposites

attract, the charged particles stick to the collector plates, having an opposite electric

charge.The precharged postfilter continues to remove small particles from the air. The

air leaving the air cleaner contains very few particles.

Each time the air circulates through the heating/air conditioning system and air

cleaner, more particles are removed. These particles are generated by normal

household activities and also enter the house from outside. That is the reason we

recommend that you use the air cleaner as much as possible.

Electronic air cleaner vs standard furnace filter

The regular furnace filter collects mainly large, visible particles that reach the filter. Its

main purpose is to protect the furnace and air conditioner blower. The electronic air

cleaner collects these large particles plus many of the smaller, mostly invisible

particles. Its purpose is to reduce indoor air pollution as well as to protect the blower,

air conditioning coils and heat exchanger.

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Ozone and the electronic air cleaner

Electronic air cleaners generate a very small amount of ozone, about 0.005 to 0.010

parts per million (ppm). The amount is highest when the air cleaner is new.

The average person can detect the odor of ozone in concentrations as low as 0.003 to

0.010 ppm. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and Health and Welfare Canada

recommend that indoor ozone concentration should not exceed 0.050 ppm. As a

comparison, the outdoor ozone level in major cities is sometimes higher than 0.100

ppm.

If desired, the ozone generated by the air cleaner can be reduced by asking your

dealer to:

• Install an activated carbon filter downstream of the air cleaner, or

• Adjust the air cleaner power supply to reduce ozone production.This adjustment

reduces ozone production about 20-25 percent, but also reduces air cleaning

efficiency about seven to ten percent.

About lint or “white dust"

White dust is made up of particles that settle out of the air before they get to the return

air duct. You can help prevent this white dust from settling by running your fan

constantly and:

• Be sure the return registers are not blocked with furniture.

• Be sure the discharge ducts are clean (best done before installing the air cleaner).

• Be sure your clothes dryer is vented to the outside and is not plugged.

• If you have new rugs or drapes or new woolen blankets, be aware that the lint from

these items will reduce with age.

• In new or remodeled homes, plaster dust or paint pigment may contribute to white

dust, but will reduce with time.

• Use of a humidifier may contribute to white dust, especially if filled with undistilled

water.

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

If...

Then...

Electronic air cleaner doesn't seem to be working

1. Make sure the furnace or air conditioner blower is running.

2. Make sure the access door is firmly closed and latched. If door is not closed

properly, an interlock keeps the air cleaner off.

Arcing (snapping) seems too frequent

1. If the electronic cell(s) are wet from washing, turn the air cleaner off for two to

three hours.

2. Check the cell(s) for broken ionizer wires or bent plates. Repair if necessary.

3. Wash cell(s) and prefilter(s) if dirty.

Neon light on air cleaner does not come on

1. Make sure the furnace or air conditioner fan is running.

2. Make sure the access door is firmly closed.

3. Make sure the On-Off switch is in the On position.

4. On models without the Solid State Performance Indicator, if the electronic cell(s)

are wet, check again in two to three hours.

You smell ozone and find it objectionable

Call your heating and air conditioning dealer.

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HONEYWELL 10 YEAR UltraClean COil GUARANTEE™

Guarantee

If you properly maintain your new Honeywell Electronic Air

Cleaner (EAC), Honeywell guarantees that if your indoor coil

requires cleaning within the next 10 years, Honeywell will

pay to have it professionally cleaned by a qualified

contractor:

— 75% of the cost (up to $150) when installed with a

Honeywell Coil Irradiation Ultraviolet Air Treatment System

— 50% of the cost (up to $100) if a Honeywell EAC is installed without a Honeywell

Coil Irradiation Ultraviolet Air Treatment System).

• The UltraClean Coil Guarantee™ applies to any Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaner

properly installed with a heat pump, air conditioner or high efficiency furnace that is:

brand new, less than one year old; or more than one year old with the indoor coil

professionally cleaned by a qualified contractor prior to installation.

• Proper maintenance on the EAC means: keep the power switch in the On position,

periodically verify power operation, and wash electronic cells periodically as

specified in this Owner’s Guide.

• Proper maintenance on the Electronic Air Cleaner means: periodically clean the

lamp glass and replace UV lamps as specified in the Owner’s Guide.

How to register your guarantee

The UltraClean Coil Guarantee™ begins the day you move into your new home, or the

day the Air Cleaner is installed. To register your guarantee, complete the Registration

Card in the back of this Owner’s Guide and enclose:

• Proof of purchase of a Honeywell duct-mounted Electronic Air Cleaner and Coil

Irradiation Ultraviolet Air Treatment System.

• Proof of purchase of a new heating/cooing system within the last year, or...

• Proof of professional coil cleaning services on existing equipment.

• If your home is new and invoices are not available, simply complete the form.

Send to:

Honeywell 10 Year

UltraClean Coil Guarantee

Customer Care, MN10-1461

1885 Douglas Drive North

Golden Valley, MN 55422

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LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

Honeywell warrants this product to be free from defects in the workmanship or materials, under normal use and

service, for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase by the consumer. If, at any time during the

warranty period, the product is defective or malfunctions, Honeywell shall repair or replace it (at Honeywell’s

option) within a reasonable period of time.

If the product(s) is defective, please contact:

a. dealer where you purchased it, or

b. local Honeywell Authorized Repair Station.

If you do not have a dealer, locate one in your area at www.honeywell.com/yourhome/.

This warranty does not cover removal or reinstallation costs. This warranty shall not apply if it is shown by

Honeywell that the defect or malfunction was caused by damage that occurred while the product was in the

possession of a consumer.

Honeywell’s sole responsibility shall be repair or replace the product within the terms stated above.

HONEYWELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ANY

BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ANY OTHER FAILURE OF THIS PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation

may not apply to you.

THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE, AND HONEYWELL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS

ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT

NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, WORKMANSHIP, OR FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

If you have any questions concerning this product or warranty, please write to Honeywell Customer Care, 1985

Douglas Dr. N, MN 10-1461, Golden Valley, MN 55422. In Canada, write to Honeywell Limited/Honeywell

Limitée, 36 Dynamic Drive, Scarborough, Ontario, M1V 4Z9.

Warranty Registration

following form to:

Honeywell Customer Care

MN10-1461

1885 Douglas Dr N

Golden Valley, MN 55422

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Product Registration

(Register online @ www.honeywell.com/yourhome)

1. Mr____ Mrs____ Ms____ Miss____

First Name:______________Initial:___ Last Name:________________________

Address (Number and Street):____________________________ Apt:__________

Zip or Postal Code__________________________________________________

City:___________________________ State/Province:______________________

email Address:__________________________________________________

2. Phone Number:_______________________________________________

3. Date of Purchase (month/day/year) ex: January/18/98:

Purchase Price: $_____________________________________(excluding tax)

4. Where did you purchase this Honeywell product:

Heating/cooling contractor____________ Utility company___________________

Builder/came with new home________ Other_________________________

5. Model Number________________________________________________

6. How many other Honeywell products do you own:

None____ One____ Two____ Three____ Four or more______

7. Your date of birth (month/day/year) ex. January/18/69:

______________________________________________________________

8. Education: High School____ Some College_____

Technical School____ Completed College______

Graduate School____ Other_________________

9. For your primary residence, do you:

Own______ Rent_____

10. Including yourself, what is the total number of people

living in your household? (Ex. 01, 02, 03 ... xx):________________________

11. Your marital status: Married____ Single____

12. Which best describes your family income?

Under $15,000___ $15,000 - $24,999____

$25,000____ $35,000____$50,000____ $75,000____

$100,000 - $149,999____ Over $150,000____

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Honeywell 10 Year UltraClean Coil Guarantee™

Your Name___________________________________________________________

Street Address______________________________________________________

City________________________________ State____________ Zip Code________

Phone: Day__________________________Evening__________________________

email________________________________________________________________

Date you moved in (for new home)______________________________________

Please check UltraClean Coil Guarantee™ or Clean Coil Guarantee™ (see program

details for explanation):

 UltraClean Coil Guarantee™.

 Clean Coil Guarantee™.

Your heating/cooling contractor or builder___________________________________

Street Address:_______________________________________________________

City_______________State______ Zip Code________________________________

Phone:___________________________________________________________

Attn Mailroom: Please direct to Customer Care, MN10-1461.

F50F AND F300E ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS

Automation and Control Solutions

Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell Limited-Honeywell Limitée

1985 Douglas Drive North 35 Dynamic Drive

Golden Valley, MN 55422 Toronto, Ontario M1V 4Z9

yourhome.honeywell.com

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